Sydney Salomon is a housing and community affairs reporter covering homelessness, housing affordability, and local policy. She previously reported for New Mexico In Depth, where she produced a feature on LGBTQ+ youth homelessness that was republished as a cover story by the Santa Fe Reporter and reached the New Mexico Statehouse. She also worked as a reporter for NYU’s graduate publication, The Click, covering housing and education issues across Union County. Salomon holds a master’s degree in journalism from New York University and a bachelor’s degree in English from Saint Elizabeth University, where she graduated cum laude. In addition to reporting, she is an independent poet and the author of 7 books. She has received awards for two of her poems, separate from her published book work, The Lunchroom (2023) and The Ballads of Tragedy: America’s School Shooting Saga (2024). A New Jersey native, she enjoys creative writing and community-focused storytelling.
Beat: Community Impact Reporter
The Community Impact Reporter covers issues that shape daily life for Black and Brown communities in Newark, Paterson, and across New Jersey, including health equity, housing, education, civic participation, and local policy. The reporter investigates the root causes of community challenges, tracks whether proposed solutions deliver results, and highlights voices often overlooked by traditional media. Through service journalism, on-the-ground engagement, and accountability reporting, the role strengthens public understanding and empowers residents to make informed decisions about their lives and communities.